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Best Checking Account for Seniors
At Essential Credit Union, we believe in helping our senior members make the most of their hard-earned money. Our senior checking account members enjoy higher savings rates, fee refunds, and convenient access to your funds.
Key Benefits:
Watch Your Savings Grow Faster With High Yield Savings
Our senior savings accounts allow you to maximize your savings! When bundled with our senior checking account (Prosperity Checking), you may qualify for our high yield savings account interest rates. Discover our best interest rates on our senior savings account below:
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*APY=Annual Percentage Yield.
Our Prosperity Checking & Savings Accounts are available at all of our locations including, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Plaquemine, Walker, and Houston. Contact a branch today to become a member!
Our Prosperity Savings account rate is a competitive option with 4.00% APY for balances that maintain a $75,000 minimum. Senior members can qualify for this premium interest rate by opening a Prosperity Checking and Savings account bundle.
Essential Credit Union’s Prosperity Checking and Savings Account bundle offers retirees competitive interest rates, no monthly fees, ATM refunds, and more! Visit our site today to open a senior checking and savings account.
Yes. A Prosperity Savings account is not required to have a Prosperity Rewards Checking account.
Your Prosperity Savings Account will still earn our regular savings rate on balances under $75,000.
You will not receive ATM refunds nor will you receive the 4.00%APY on Prosperity Savings (assuming balances is $50,000+) for that month.
There are no monthly maintenance fees for Prosperity Accounts, and you'll receive refunds on ATM fees.
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